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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,489.52, 24,127.86 and 11,822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,489.52, 24,127.86 and 11,822.22 is: 16,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,489.52 : 24,127.86 = 11,822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,489.52/24,127.86 = 11,822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,489.52x = 24,127.86 × 11,822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,489.52x = 285,244,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,244,869.05/17,489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,309.47

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